red velvet cake
My mother-in-law gave me this recipe. Its delicious but time consuming - especial when made in 7-11 layers. You can bake this in 2 layers but the cake is dense but it is delicious.
prep time
cook time
method
---
yield
6-12 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
- 1 1/2 cups white granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 ounces red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder (nestle)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
- 16 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 stick butter
- 1 pound confectioners' sugar
How To Make red velvet cake
-
Step 1Cream shortening and granulated sugar together for 10-15 minutes. Once creamed add eggs, one at time and beat well. Add food coloring and vanilla to the creamed mixture.
-
Step 2In seperate bowl sift together Flour, salt and cocoa powder. Do this at least 3 - 4 times.
-
Step 3Add the dry ingredients and the buttermilk - alternately into the creamed mixture - ending with the buttermilk.
-
Step 4In a seperate bowl stir together the baking soda and vinegar and then add to the cake mixture. Mix this well - the cake batter will get a glossy look.
-
Step 5Bake at 350 degrees in well greased and floured 8" round pans. You can make 3 layers or I prefer adding about 1/2 to 1 cup of batter to the pan and spread it real thin, making multiple thin layers. It takes practice get the thin layers.
-
Step 6CREAM CHEESE FROSTING Mix the cream cheese and butter together until well blended - then slowly add in the confectionary sugar until the entire 1 pound box is added. Spread the icing inbetween each layer once they are cool.
- Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!
Discover More
Category:
Cakes
Keyword:
#valentine
Comment & Reviews
ADVERTISEMENT
Just A Pinch Sweepstakes